FIFA denies Zelensky's request to send 'message of peace' before World Cup final - report
"We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good," a source told CNN following the reported rejection.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: DECEMBER 16, 2022
International soccer governing body FIFA denied a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a "message of peace" in a video address before the World Cup final, CNN reported on Friday evening. According to the report, Zelensky hoped to give a speech prior to kickoff that will be broadcast inside Qatar's Lusail Stadium, which will host close to 90,000 people for Sunday's final between France and Argentina.
However, Zelensky's suggestion appeared to receive a negative response from President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials, with a source telling CNN that "we thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good." Talks are still ongoing, CNN added, meaning Zelensky may yet make an appearance at the World Cup final. It is unknown if Zelensky's potential message will be live or taped, the report stated.
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"We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good," a source told CNN following the reported rejection.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Published: DECEMBER 16, 2022
International soccer governing body FIFA denied a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a "message of peace" in a video address before the World Cup final, CNN reported on Friday evening. According to the report, Zelensky hoped to give a speech prior to kickoff that will be broadcast inside Qatar's Lusail Stadium, which will host close to 90,000 people for Sunday's final between France and Argentina.
However, Zelensky's suggestion appeared to receive a negative response from President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials, with a source telling CNN that "we thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good." Talks are still ongoing, CNN added, meaning Zelensky may yet make an appearance at the World Cup final. It is unknown if Zelensky's potential message will be live or taped, the report stated.
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